CVICU Telemetry RN
Lafayette, Louisiana
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a CVICU mixed-acuity telemetry unit.
• Care for critically ill, post-cardiac surgery, and more stable monitored patients.
• Assess patient status, interpret telemetry, and respond quickly to changes.
• Strong cardiac knowledge and prioritization skills required.
• Manage patients with varying acuity levels.
• Administer medications including drips such as levophed, epinephrine, dobutamine, vasopressin, and cardiac medications like cardizem, amiodarone, primacore, and diuretics.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana
• Minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience
• CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption accepted.
• Proof of immunizations or positive titers for MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Tdap (or approved declinations).
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation).
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON or 2-step skin test) within one year prior to start; if positive, must provide clearance documentation.
• Annual TB questionnaire required within 6 months of start.
• Fit test for N95 masks (3M 1860, 1860s, or 1870+) within one year prior to start, updated annually.
• Health statement signed within one year confirming ability to work without restrictions.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start.

Background and Competency Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days prior to start, including SSN trace, county and national checks, education and employment verification, and driving record.
• Skills checklist specific to unit and scope of practice within one year prior to start; updated annually.
• Competency exams and core competencies (HIPAA, safety, infection control, etc.) current within one year prior to start with passing scores of 80% or higher; updated annually.
• Eye exam including Ishihara color test and Snellen vision test within one year prior to start.
• Badge photo required (forward facing, well-lit, neutral background, JPEG format).

This position is ideal for an experienced critical care RN with strong cardiac knowledge and the ability to manage a diverse patient population in a telemetry ICU setting.